Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ROTARY CLUB OF HUDSON TO UNDERTAKE A RESTORATION PROJECT ON THE BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA CABIN LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST HUDSON GREEN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SR 303 AND SR 91.
Brief Description: The Boy Scout log cabin located on the southwest Hudson Green is in considerable disrepair. The Rotary Club of Hudson, owner of the log cabin, has initiated a fundraising campaign to make needed repairs and improvements to this structure located on City of Hudson property.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The Rotary Club of Hudson has partnered with the Hudson Heritage Association and Hudson Scout Troop 321 to launch a $200,000 fundraising campaign to renovate the 90 year-old cabin located on the southwest Hudson Green. The Rotary Club of Hudson owns the log cabin located on City of Hudson property.
For close to a century, Scout meetings have been held once a week in the log cabin. Over 125 Eagle Scouts have emanated from this cabin. The cabin has fallen in considerable disrepair. The restoration project will ensure that this important historic landmark continues to enhance the Hudson Green and it will provide a traditional meeting place for scouting for the next one hundred years.
Fundraising efforts include commemorative bricks, grants and donations. The Rotary Club of Hudson has also sought funding from the Ohio State Capital Budget to assist with funding this community centered project. Fundraising efforts have resulted in donations and pledges that total 77% of the $200,000 goal. No city funds are being requested for this project.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the Rotary Club of Hudson to undertake a restoration project on the Boy Scout Cabin located on the southwest Hudson Green.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thom Sheridan, Asst. City Manager- Professional Services
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst. City Manager- Finance Director
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager- Operations
Rhonda Kadish, Community Relations Manager